Program Overview
The Earth Sciences at University of Gothenburg Faculty of Science is a MSc programme in Sweden. This programme provides advanced academic training at postgraduate level.
Key Program Features
- Degree: MSc
- Language: English
- Duration: 24 months
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Earth Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in their chosen field. A MSc from University of Gothenburg Faculty of Science opens doors to roles in academia, industry, and public sector.
Program Curriculum
- Environmental and Applied Geology has three goals, to explain and illustrate why different geological materials have specific characteristics, why there are systematic trends in the physical environment, and how this knowledge can be applied in society.
- Bedrock Geology focuses on courses in magmatic and metamorphic petrology, geochemistry, economic geology and geophysics combined with excursions to study the Scandinavian Precambrian bedrock.
- Physical Geography/Climatology investigates the interactions between climate, society and terrestrial environments, both natural and urban. Here knowledge of past climate and natural geography is combined with applied studies of how climate affects humans and the environment, now and in the future.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entrance Requirements
- Bachelor\'s degree in Earth Sciences of 180 hec at an accredited (internationally recognized) university including at least 90 hec in a major subject. Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 6/English B from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.
- Selection: Selection is based upon the number of credit points from previous university studies, maximum 225 hec.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 28362 (International)
EUR 28362 (International)
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Gothenburg Faculty of Science directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information.
About University of Gothenburg Faculty of Science
University of Gothenburg Faculty of Science
Gothenburg, Sweden
The Faculty of Science at the University of Gothenburg is a major academic division within one of Sweden’s leading public research universities. The faculty delivers high-quality education and...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-01-16
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 120